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assured

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verb

past tense of assure

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Recent Examples of assured
Adjective
Streeting is an assured communicator with a base of support among parliamentary colleagues, but Burnham is considered the more likely successor. — ABC News, 18 June 2026 But now the western Canadian province, where the popular HBO drama The Last of Us was shot during its first season, is more assured foreign movie or TV series will tap its film tax credit while shooting locally as royalties from oil exploration and drilling once again pour into its coffers. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2026
Verb
To spoil more of the joke’s punch lines would be criminal, but rest assured her son eventually confronts her about it. — Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026 Heinrich’s move makes it all but assured that the legislation won’t advance out of Congress before the election, as the Senate is set to leave town in two weeks. — Justin Papp, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for assured
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assured
Adjective
  • But among their best qualities, Dick Riordan was arrogantly confident, Jim Hahn had a steady hand on the tiller, Antonio Villaraigosa was tireless and passionate, Eric Garcetti was a long-range thinker on earthquakes, water and energy.
    — Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
  • More software stacked on top of split data gives you more confident wrong answers, not fewer.
    — Erik Huberman, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Guys are proud to wear a Florida Panthers jersey, and the expectations are high.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026
  • The Segerstrom is also heralded for its hospitality; Reitz is particularly proud that the center received an award from Broadway Across America for being voted the most welcoming spot on Broadway tours.
    — Jenelle Riley, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Shares of the company fell as much as 5% in premarket trading but pared back their losses as executives reassured investors on the company's earnings conference call.
    — Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Yet the Fed’s move doesn’t necessarily mean Americans will pay significantly higher costs for mortgages or other borrowing in the short-term, because financial markets appear reassured by the Fed’s commitment to fighting inflation.
    — Christopher Rugaber, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • That flipped the field late in the first half and ensured Indy would not have a scoring opportunity.
    — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The team responsible for this project even worked up bags for the T-Top panels in the same color as the car itself, and ensured everything fits under the rear hatch, just like with my 1990 300ZX.
    — Joel Feder, The Drive, 23 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Now, organizers aren’t sure whether the mayor can come back next year without violating Florida’s new anti-DEI law.
    — Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026
  • For a long time, though, archaeologists weren’t sure Caesar’s geography could be trusted.
    — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • As Mermahn, Kevin McCann is perfectly smug, vacuuming the air from most of his scenes, but the collective orbit of these supporting characters serves to externalize, fuel and eventually resolve the conflict between the two principals.
    — Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Similarly, Zo — seen recently as the monster hunter in Na Hong-jin’s delirious sci-fi action epic, Hope — stays for most of the running time just the right side of smug entitlement.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Black is comforted by the fact that indie rock fans who hate the podcast could still enjoy themselves at the awards show.
    — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026
  • In a 2017 People cover story, editor-at-large Liz McNeil wrote that Carolyn comforted the Radziwills by bringing soup from Anthony’s favorite NYC restaurant to the hospital.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 10 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Eligible businesses could apply for loans guaranteed by the Small Business Administration, with additional requirements for those seeking loan forgiveness.
    — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Ultimately, reconciliation is not guaranteed, and not every relationship should be restored.
    — Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 28 Sep. 2026

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“Assured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assured. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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